India has completed the construction of over 9 kilometers of fencing along the Moreh border in Manipur, responding to rising tensions and clashes in Myanmar. The move aims to strengthen border security and curb cross-border conflicts.

India completes over 9 km fencing at Manipur's Moreh

The latest report by the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) showed the massive impact on the demographics of both Israel and Gaza due to the ongoing war. The report said that in 2024, Gaza witnessed a population decline of 6 per cent, which is around 160,000 people.&nbsp;
The report published on Thursday (Jan 2) revealed that around 100,000 Palestinians were forced to evacuate the Gaza Strip after the October 7 attack. Furthermore, the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza claimed that at least 45,552 fatalities occurred in the area due to Israeli military operations.&nbsp;
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The assessment has further highlighted that at least 60, 000 pregnant women in Gaza faced serious health risks due to insufficient medical care. Around 96 per cent of residents have faced food security issues.&nbsp;
The PCBS report claimed that Gaza's current population is 2.1 million. Children under 18 comprise 47 per cent of the total population.&nbsp;
The Israeli Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) said that continued but slower population growth has been registered in the Jewish nation. On Tuesday (Dec 31), the census office said that Israel's population growth has decreased from 1.6 per cent in 2023 to 1.1 per cent in 2024. The report claimed the decline in population was due to increased emigration, as 82,700 Israeli residents left Israel in 2024. The number was 55,000 in 2023.&nbsp;
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By December 31, 2024, Israel's population was recorded at 10.027 million. This was the first time that Israel's population surpassed 10 million, though this number includes foreign nationals living in Israel as well.&nbsp;
Currently, Israel is facing multiple conflicts, such as clashes with Labanon's Hezbollah, Iran, Yemen's Houthis, and other groups that claim to support the Palestinians in Gaza, with its biggest target being Hamas.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)
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World | Middle East: The report revealed that 100,000 Palestinians were forced to evacuate the Gaza Strip after Oct 7, while around 45,552 fatalities occurred in Israeli military operations. 

The latest report by the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) showed the massive impact on the demographics of both Israel and Gaza due to the ongoing war. The report said that in 2024, Gaza witnessed a population decline of 6 per cent, which is around 160,000 people. The report published on Thursday (Jan 2) revealed that around 100,000 Palestinians were forced to evacuate the Gaza Strip after the October 7 attack. Furthermore, the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza claimed that at least 45,552 fatalities occurred in the area due to Israeli military operations. Also read | Chinese HY-119 drone meant for 'underwater surveillance' recovered in Philippines waters The assessment has further highlighted that at least 60, 000 pregnant women in Gaza faced serious health risks due to insufficient medical care. Around 96 per cent of residents have faced food security issues. The PCBS report claimed that Gaza's current population is 2.1 million. Children under 18 comprise 47 per cent of the total population. The Israeli Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) said that continued but slower population growth has been registered in the Jewish nation. On Tuesday (Dec 31), the census office said that Israel's population growth has decreased from 1.6 per cent in 2023 to 1.1 per cent in 2024. The report claimed the decline in population was due to increased emigration, as 82,700 Israeli residents left Israel in 2024. The number was 55,000 in 2023. Also read | Toco’s $14,000 collie costume sparks creation of Tocotoco zoo By December 31, 2024, Israel's population was recorded at 10.027 million. This was the first time that Israel's population surpassed 10 million, though this number includes foreign nationals living in Israel as well. Currently, Israel is facing multiple conflicts, such as clashes with Labanon's Hezbollah, Iran, Yemen's Houthis, and other groups that claim to support the Palestinians in Gaza, with its biggest target being Hamas. (With inputs from agencies)

Gaza population declined by 6% in 2024, Israel faced slower population growth: Report

After decades of controversy, Bhopal has begun disposing of the toxic waste left over from the 1984 gas leak tragedy, which resulted in thousands of deaths. The move is a step toward addressing the long-standing environmental and health concerns.

Bhopal disposes of toxic waste from 1984 tragedy

Researchers in Korea have announced a groundbreaking advancement in cancer treatment, with a new therapy showing promise in reversing cancer progression. This innovative approach could offer new hope for patients and transform cancer treatment strategies globally.

Korea achieves breakthrough in cancer reversal therapy

The attack which claimed the lives of at least 15 people, while injuring dozens in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=new+orleans" rel="dofollow">New Orleans</a> on New Year's Day, has shaken the whole nation. The victims included a renowned American college football player, a young aspiring nurse, a mother of a four-year-old, and a father of two, who is remembered as "the life of the party".&nbsp;
Forty-two-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar ploughed a truck into a crowd of people celebrating the New Year in New Orleans' Bourbon Street on Wednesday, which killed 15 people while injuring dozens.&nbsp;
During the attack, Jabbar also shot two police officers, who are now in stable condition. Later, the FBI reported that he was killed in a gunfight with police.
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<h1>Who were the victims?</h1>
<h2>Martin 'Tiger' Bech</h2>
A 28-year-old former Princeton football player, Bech, was an All-Ivy League performer who played high school football at St. Thomas More Catholic High School in Lafayette, Louisiana, before getting a scholarship to Princeton University, reported CBS Sports.&nbsp;
He sustained critical injuries in the Bourbon Street attack incident and was taken to a New Orleans hospital, where he later died.&nbsp;
Reportedly, he was kept on life support until his family arrived. The university confirmed his death in a statement. "There was no more appropriate nickname of a Princeton player I coached," Princeton football coach Bob Surace said in a statement.
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"He was a 'Tiger' in every way, a ferocious competitor with endless energy, a beloved teammate, and a caring friend."
<h2>Nicole Perez</h2>
Nicole Perez, the mother of a four-year-old boy, was one of the victims of the deadly incident in New Orleans. She was out with her friends on New Year's Eve when she was struck by Jabbar as he ploughed his truck through the crowd.
Kimberly Usher-Fall, Perez's employer and family friend, confirmed her as one of the victims of the New Orleans attack. 27-year-old Perez is smart and a "good-hearted person", Fall said.
Her boss said that she was excited about a recent promotion to manager at one of Usher Fall's stores.&nbsp;
<h2>Reggie Hunter</h2>
37-year-old Reggie Hunter, who was a father of two, also died in the&nbsp; New Orleans incident on Wednesday morning.&nbsp;
His cousin Shirell Robinson Jackson described him as "full of life", and said that he messaged his family to wish them a Happy New Year, minutes after midnight.&nbsp;
"He had gotten off work and headed to Bourbon Street on a whim to ring in the new year with a cousin," his family told The Times-Picayune.&nbsp;
Jackson added that Hunter and his cousin were both hit by the truck. While Hunter died, the cousin was among the 35 injured who were taken to local hospitals.
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<h2>Nikyra Cheyenne Dedeaux</h2>
18-year-old Nikyra was an aspiring nurse. Her mother, Melissa Dedeaux, confirmed her daughter's death on social media.
"I lost my baby just pray for me and my family pleaseeeeee!!! God I need you now!!," the mother wrote, along with a photo of her daughter.&nbsp;
Dedeaux, also a nurse, told the local media outlet that her daughter was about to start her nurse training later this month. She said that Nikita was with a cousin and a friend, who survived the incident.
<h2>Matthew Tenedorio</h2>
Tenedorio, 25, was an audiovisual technician with a laid-back spirit and "infectious laughter" that brought joy to everyone around him, according to a fundraiser his family set up in his name.
His mother, Cathy Tenedorio, said that she saw her son for the last time at 9 pm on New Year's Eve, and said that she remembered kissing and hugging him.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World, Trending: The victims included a renowned American college football player, a young aspiring nurse, and a mother of a four-year-old. 

The attack which claimed the lives of at least 15 people, while injuring dozens in New Orleans on New Year's Day, has shaken the whole nation. The victims included a renowned American college football player, a young aspiring nurse, a mother of a four-year-old, and a father of two, who is remembered as "the life of the party". Forty-two-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar ploughed a truck into a crowd of people celebrating the New Year in New Orleans' Bourbon Street on Wednesday, which killed 15 people while injuring dozens. During the attack, Jabbar also shot two police officers, who are now in stable condition. Later, the FBI reported that he was killed in a gunfight with police. Also read: What is Turo, the car-sharing app used in New Orleans attack and cybertruck blast in Las Vegas? Who were the victims? Martin 'Tiger' Bech A 28-year-old former Princeton football player, Bech, was an All-Ivy League performer who played high school football at St. Thomas More Catholic High School in Lafayette, Louisiana, before getting a scholarship to Princeton University, reported CBS Sports. He sustained critical injuries in the Bourbon Street attack incident and was taken to a New Orleans hospital, where he later died. Reportedly, he was kept on life support until his family arrived. The university confirmed his death in a statement. "There was no more appropriate nickname of a Princeton player I coached," Princeton football coach Bob Surace said in a statement. Also read: ‘US is breaking down’: Trump blames open borders, Democrats after deadly New Orleans attack kills 15 "He was a 'Tiger' in every way, a ferocious competitor with endless energy, a beloved teammate, and a caring friend." Nicole Perez Nicole Perez, the mother of a four-year-old boy, was one of the victims of the deadly incident in New Orleans. She was out with her friends on New Year's Eve when she was struck by Jabbar as he ploughed his truck through the crowd. Kimberly Usher-Fall, Perez's employer and family friend, confirmed her as one of the victims of the New Orleans attack. 27-year-old Perez is smart and a "good-hearted person", Fall said. Her boss said that she was excited about a recent promotion to manager at one of Usher Fall's stores. Reggie Hunter 37-year-old Reggie Hunter, who was a father of two, also died in the New Orleans incident on Wednesday morning. His cousin Shirell Robinson Jackson described him as "full of life", and said that he messaged his family to wish them a Happy New Year, minutes after midnight. "He had gotten off work and headed to Bourbon Street on a whim to ring in the new year with a cousin," his family told The Times-Picayune. Jackson added that Hunter and his cousin were both hit by the truck. While Hunter died, the cousin was among the 35 injured who were taken to local hospitals. Also read: Good evening, I'm Shamsud-Din Jabbar: Footage emerges of New Orleans truck attack accused offering real estate services Nikyra Cheyenne Dedeaux 18-year-old Nikyra was an aspiring nurse. Her mother, Melissa Dedeaux, confirmed her daughter's death on social media. "I lost my baby just pray for me and my family pleaseeeeee!!! God I need you now!!," the mother wrote, along with a photo of her daughter. Dedeaux, also a nurse, told the local media outlet that her daughter was about to start her nurse training later this month. She said that Nikita was with a cousin and a friend, who survived the incident. Matthew Tenedorio Tenedorio, 25, was an audiovisual technician with a laid-back spirit and "infectious laughter" that brought joy to everyone around him, according to a fundraiser his family set up in his name. His mother, Cathy Tenedorio, said that she saw her son for the last time at 9 pm on New Year's Eve, and said that she remembered kissing and hugging him. (With inputs from agencies)

Who were the victims of New Orleans attack?

A suspected Chinese submarine drone was recovered in waters near the central <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/china-philippines-conflict-manila-to-deploy-us-made-typhon-missile-system-786282">Philippines</a>, authorities said Thursday (January 2). While the drone was unarmed, the discovery raises concerns over &ldquo;potential national security implications,&rdquo; the police statement said.
As per the police report, the discovery was made by three fishermen on Monday, approximately nine kilometres (six miles) off the coast of San Pascual in Masbate province.
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<h2>What's the function of the suspected Chinese submarine drone?</h2>
The drone, painted yellow and marked with &ldquo;HY-119,&rdquo; was found floating at sea. Regional police director Andre Dizon said the fishermen handed it over to the authorities. The drone was about two metres (six feet) long and shaped like a torpedo with fins.
"After fishermen handed the object over to our local police, we dispatched our Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel and K-9 units to assess whether it was safe or contained explosives. The object has a total length of 359 cm and has a circumference of 79.2 cm," Dizon said, as per media reports. 
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Dizon added, &ldquo;We need to strengthen our communication with fishermen. If they encounter or discover any unusual items in our waters, they should inform the police. It is important not to hide these things or interfere with them for their safety."
"Based on our open-source research in the internet ... HY-119 refers to a Chinese underwater navigation and communication system. It has an antenna and an eye that can be used for viewing. Based on our research, this can be used for monitoring and reconnaissance," Dizon said.
As per Dizon, the drone's application could include submarine communication, underwater surveillance, oceanographic research, and naval operations.
"It likely utilises secure encryption methods, frequency hopping, and low probability of intercept technology to avoid detection," Dizon added.
The device was handed over to the Philippine Navy on Tuesday for further investigation.
The Philippines and China have long been at odds over territorial claims in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sweden-accuses-china-of-blocking-probe-of-ship-linked-to-cut-baltic-sea-cables-786274">South China Sea</a>. Despite an international ruling invalidating&nbsp;China's claims over most of the sea, Beijing has continued to consider the area a part of its territory.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: The drone, painted yellow and marked with “HY-119,” was found floating at sea. Regional police director Andre Dizon said the fishermen handed it over to the authorities.

A suspected Chinese submarine drone was recovered in waters near the central Philippines, authorities said Thursday (January 2). While the drone was unarmed, the discovery raises concerns over “potential national security implications,” the police statement said. As per the police report, the discovery was made by three fishermen on Monday, approximately nine kilometres (six miles) off the coast of San Pascual in Masbate province. Also read: Explainer: India pushes the pedal on Brahmos export What's the function of the suspected Chinese submarine drone? The drone, painted yellow and marked with “HY-119,” was found floating at sea. Regional police director Andre Dizon said the fishermen handed it over to the authorities. The drone was about two metres (six feet) long and shaped like a torpedo with fins. "After fishermen handed the object over to our local police, we dispatched our Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel and K-9 units to assess whether it was safe or contained explosives. The object has a total length of 359 cm and has a circumference of 79.2 cm," Dizon said, as per media reports. Also read: ‘US is breaking down’: Trump blames open borders, Democrats after deadly New Orleans attack kills 15 Dizon added, “We need to strengthen our communication with fishermen. If they encounter or discover any unusual items in our waters, they should inform the police. It is important not to hide these things or interfere with them for their safety." "Based on our open-source research in the internet ... HY-119 refers to a Chinese underwater navigation and communication system. It has an antenna and an eye that can be used for viewing. Based on our research, this can be used for monitoring and reconnaissance," Dizon said. As per Dizon, the drone's application could include submarine communication, underwater surveillance, oceanographic research, and naval operations. "It likely utilises secure encryption methods, frequency hopping, and low probability of intercept technology to avoid detection," Dizon added. The device was handed over to the Philippine Navy on Tuesday for further investigation. The Philippines and China have long been at odds over territorial claims in the South China Sea. Despite an international ruling invalidating China's claims over most of the sea, Beijing has continued to consider the area a part of its territory. (With inputs from agencies)

Chinese HY-119 drone meant for 'underwater surveillance' recovered in Philippines waters

Iran has offered to help in Nimisha Priya's case, an Indian nurse on death row in Yemen. Senior Iranian official said, "We will take up the issue of this nurse, we will do whatever we can." Watch in for more details!

Nimisha Priya case: Iran offers help in Nimisha's case

The next round of nuclear talks between Iran and three European countries will take place on Jan. 13 in Geneva, Iran's semi-official ISNA news agency cited the country's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi as saying on Wednesday.
Those discussions, the first since the US election, came after Tehran was angered by a European-backed resolution that accused Iran of poor cooperation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog.
Tehran reacted to the resolution by informing the watchdog IAEA that it plans to install more uranium-enriching centrifuges at its enrichment plants.
UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi told Reuters in December that Iran is "dramatically" accelerating its enrichment of uranium to up to 60% purity, closer to the roughly 90% level that is weapons grade. Tehran denies pursuing nuclear weapons and says its programme is peaceful.
In 2018, the then administration of Donald Trump exited Iran's 2015 nuclear pact with six major powers and reimposed harsh sanctions on Iran, prompting Tehran to violate the pact's nuclear limits with moves such as rebuilding stockpiles of enriched uranium, refining it to higher fissile purity, and installing advanced centrifuges to speed up output.
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Indirect talks between U.S. President Joe Biden's administration and Tehran to try to revive the pact have failed, but Trump said during his election campaign in September: "We have to make a deal, because the consequences are impossible. We have to make a deal."
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World | Iran held talks about its disputed nuclear programme in November 2024 with Britain, France, and Germany. The next round of talks will take place on Jan. 13 in Geneva, reported ISNA news agency.

The next round of nuclear talks between Iran and three European countries will take place on Jan. 13 in Geneva, Iran's semi-official ISNA news agency cited the country's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi as saying on Wednesday. Those discussions, the first since the US election, came after Tehran was angered by a European-backed resolution that accused Iran of poor cooperation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog. Tehran reacted to the resolution by informing the watchdog IAEA that it plans to install more uranium-enriching centrifuges at its enrichment plants. UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi told Reuters in December that Iran is "dramatically" accelerating its enrichment of uranium to up to 60% purity, closer to the roughly 90% level that is weapons grade. Tehran denies pursuing nuclear weapons and says its programme is peaceful. In 2018, the then administration of Donald Trump exited Iran's 2015 nuclear pact with six major powers and reimposed harsh sanctions on Iran, prompting Tehran to violate the pact's nuclear limits with moves such as rebuilding stockpiles of enriched uranium, refining it to higher fissile purity, and installing advanced centrifuges to speed up output. Also read: ‘US is breaking down’: Trump blames open borders, Democrats after deadly New Orleans attack kills 15 Indirect talks between U.S. President Joe Biden's administration and Tehran to try to revive the pact have failed, but Trump said during his election campaign in September: "We have to make a deal, because the consequences are impossible. We have to make a deal." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Iran, three European nations to hold nuclear talks on January 13

Syria foreign minister arrives in Saudi Arabia on maiden trip, as new leadership reshapes regional relations, diplomatic ties strengthen.

Syria Foreign Minister arrives in Saudi Arabia on maiden trip as new rulers reset regional ties

Iran is set to hold the next round of nuclear talks with the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. This comes two months after the first round of discussions between Iran and these three European nations. Media reports citing Iran's deputy foreign minister said that the new round of talks will be held in Geneva on January 13th. Watch in for more details!

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The FBI has reported discovering an ISIS flag and homemade explosive devices in a vehicle involved in a truck attack in New Orleans. The authorities are investigating the incident, which is raising serious concerns about domestic terrorism.

New Orleans Truck Attack: ISIS Flag, Home-Made Explosive Devices Found From Vehicle Says FBI

In a scathing statement, US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday (January 2) criticised what he called "weak, ineffective, and virtually nonexistent leadership" in the United States. His comments followed a deadly car attack in New Orleans, although he did not directly mention the incident in his post.
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&ldquo;Our Country is a disaster, a laughing stock all over the World! This is what happens when you have OPEN BORDERS, with weak, ineffective, and virtually nonexistent leadership. The DOJ, FBI, and Democrat state and local prosecutors have not done their job. They are incompetent and corrupt, having spent all of their waking hours unlawfully attacking their political opponent, ME, rather than focusing on protecting Americans from the outside and inside violent SCUM that has infiltrated all aspects of our government, and our Nation itself,&rdquo; Trump wrote on his social media platform, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-elon-musk-his-son-x-celebrate-new-years-eve-with-trump-at-mar-a-lago-8583331">Truth Social</a>.
He further added, &ldquo;Democrats should be ashamed of themselves for allowing this to happen to our Country. The CIA must get involved, NOW, before it is too late. The USA is breaking down - A violent erosion of Safety, National Security, and Democracy is taking place all across our Nation. Only strength and powerful leadership will stop it. See you on January 20th. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!&rdquo;
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Trump's comments came in the wake of a car attack in New Orleans, where 42-year-old <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-orleans-truck-attack-footage-emerges-of-accused-offering-real-estate-services-8584675">Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar</a>, a US Army veteran from Texas, drove a pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street. The attack claimed at least 15 lives and injured many others, making it one of the deadliest incidents in the country.&nbsp;
Police Commissioner Anne Kirkpatrick described Jabbar as "hell-bent on creating the carnage and the damage that he did," adding that he aimed to "run over as many people as he could."
During the attack, Jabbar also shot two police officers, who are now in stable condition. The FBI reported that he was killed in a gunfight with police.
<h2>'Criminals coming in are far worse than the criminals we have in our country': Trump</h2>
In an earlier post, Trump suggested that the suspect was an immigrant. However, officials later clarified that Jabbar was a US-born citizen. &ldquo;When I said that the criminals coming in are far worse than the criminals we have in our country, that statement was constantly refuted by Democrats and the Fake News Media, but it turned out to be true,&rdquo; Trump wrote.
&ldquo;The Trump Administration will fully support the City of New Orleans as they investigate and recover from this act of pure evil,&rdquo; he added.
(With inputs from agencies)

World, Trending: “This is what happens when you have OPEN BORDERS, with weak, ineffective, and virtually nonexistent leadership,” Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social.

In a scathing statement, US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday (January 2) criticised what he called "weak, ineffective, and virtually nonexistent leadership" in the United States. His comments followed a deadly car attack in New Orleans, although he did not directly mention the incident in his post. Also read: Good evening, I'm Shamsud-Din Jabbar: Footage emerges of New Orleans truck attack accused offering real estate services “Our Country is a disaster, a laughing stock all over the World! This is what happens when you have OPEN BORDERS, with weak, ineffective, and virtually nonexistent leadership. The DOJ, FBI, and Democrat state and local prosecutors have not done their job. They are incompetent and corrupt, having spent all of their waking hours unlawfully attacking their political opponent, ME, rather than focusing on protecting Americans from the outside and inside violent SCUM that has infiltrated all aspects of our government, and our Nation itself,” Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social. He further added, “Democrats should be ashamed of themselves for allowing this to happen to our Country. The CIA must get involved, NOW, before it is too late. The USA is breaking down - A violent erosion of Safety, National Security, and Democracy is taking place all across our Nation. Only strength and powerful leadership will stop it. See you on January 20th. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” Also read: ‘Act of pure evil,’ Trump links deadly New Orleans truck attack to illegal immigration Trump's comments came in the wake of a car attack in New Orleans, where 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar, a US Army veteran from Texas, drove a pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street. The attack claimed at least 15 lives and injured many others, making it one of the deadliest incidents in the country. Police Commissioner Anne Kirkpatrick described Jabbar as "hell-bent on creating the carnage and the damage that he did," adding that he aimed to "run over as many people as he could." During the attack, Jabbar also shot two police officers, who are now in stable condition. The FBI reported that he was killed in a gunfight with police. 'Criminals coming in are far worse than the criminals we have in our country': Trump In an earlier post, Trump suggested that the suspect was an immigrant. However, officials later clarified that Jabbar was a US-born citizen. “When I said that the criminals coming in are far worse than the criminals we have in our country, that statement was constantly refuted by Democrats and the Fake News Media, but it turned out to be true,” Trump wrote. “The Trump Administration will fully support the City of New Orleans as they investigate and recover from this act of pure evil,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

‘US is breaking down’: Trump blames open borders, Democrats after deadly New Orleans attack kills 15

Saudi Arabia is seeking to purchase 100 KAAN fighter jets from Turkey. The head of Turkey's Defense Industries met with Saudi Arabia’s Assistant Defense Minister last week in Istanbul. Reports indicate that discussions focused on the potential procurement of the aircraft, joint production opportunities, and technology transfer agreements. Watch in for more details!

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Staying with news from West Asia, Syria's Foreign Minister, Assad al-Shabani, has arrived in Saudi Arabia. The visit comes as part of Damascus' effort to renew its relations with Riyadh, following the severance of ties between the two countries in 2012 during the Civil War.

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Israel's former defence minister Yoav Gallant, who was dismissed in November after spearheading the military campaign in Gaza for more than a year, announced Wednesday that he would resign from parliament. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Yoav Gallant Announces His Resignation From Israeli Parliament

U.S. authorities are investigating any possible connection between the attack in New Orleans, which left 15 people dead, and the explosion of a Cybertruck outside a Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, where one person died. Elon Musk, who owns Tesla, the company that produces the Cybertruck, has also suggested a potential link between the two incidents. 
Musk claimed that both vehicles were rented using the same app. At least one person was killed and several others wounded when a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside a hotel owned by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in Las Vegas.

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Israel's former defence minister Yoav Gallant, who was dismissed in November after spearheading the military campaign in Gaza for more than a year, announced Wednesday that he would resign from the parliament.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had sacked Gallant, saying there was a "breakdown in trust" amid disagreements between the two on several issues.
"I will submit my resignation to the speaker of the Knesset," Gallant said in a televised statement on Wednesday.&nbsp;
Minutes later, his office released a photograph showing him submitting his resignation to the speaker of parliament.
"I have served the state for 35 years in the IDF (military) and a decade in the government and the Knesset.... There are moments when one must pause and reassess the direction," Gallant said.
But he vowed to "continue working with all my strength to bring our kidnapped sons and daughters back home".
Netanyahu and Gallant disagreed on several issues, notably the exemption of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men from military service.
Gallant had been a key advocate for ultra-Orthodox Jews to be called up, but Netanyahu wanted their exemption to continue, fearing their conscription could break up his governing coalition, which relies on the support of religious parties.
"I understood that the issue of drafting Haredim is not merely a social issue. It is, first and foremost, a necessary security and military need," he said in his statement on Wednesday.
"Therefore, I acted for the equal conscription of all those obligated to serve. Due to my insistence on prioritising the good of the state of Israel and the needs of the IDF, I was removed from my position as minister of defence."
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Gallant and Netanyahu also clashed over the conduct of Israel's war in Gaza after the deadly attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023.&nbsp;
"I charted the course and set the direction that enabled the state of Israel to achieve a military victory of its enemies in the war," he said.
"As the former minister of defence, I take responsibility for everything that happened from the beginning of my term in the months leading up to the war and until the end of my term, over a year after the war began."
In November, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant as well as Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif, who the Israeli military says it killed in Gaza.
The court said it had found "reasonable grounds" to believe Netanyahu and Gallant bore "criminal responsibility" for the war crime of starvation as a method of warfare, as well as the crimes against humanity of murder, persecution and other inhumane acts.
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World, Middle East: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant disagreed on several issues, notably the exemption of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men from military service.

Israel's former defence minister Yoav Gallant, who was dismissed in November after spearheading the military campaign in Gaza for more than a year, announced Wednesday that he would resign from the parliament. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had sacked Gallant, saying there was a "breakdown in trust" amid disagreements between the two on several issues. "I will submit my resignation to the speaker of the Knesset," Gallant said in a televised statement on Wednesday. Minutes later, his office released a photograph showing him submitting his resignation to the speaker of parliament. "I have served the state for 35 years in the IDF (military) and a decade in the government and the Knesset.... There are moments when one must pause and reassess the direction," Gallant said. But he vowed to "continue working with all my strength to bring our kidnapped sons and daughters back home". Netanyahu and Gallant disagreed on several issues, notably the exemption of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men from military service. Gallant had been a key advocate for ultra-Orthodox Jews to be called up, but Netanyahu wanted their exemption to continue, fearing their conscription could break up his governing coalition, which relies on the support of religious parties. "I understood that the issue of drafting Haredim is not merely a social issue. It is, first and foremost, a necessary security and military need," he said in his statement on Wednesday. "Therefore, I acted for the equal conscription of all those obligated to serve. Due to my insistence on prioritising the good of the state of Israel and the needs of the IDF, I was removed from my position as minister of defence." Also read: The Houthi Gamble: An unlikely force shaping West Asia Gallant and Netanyahu also clashed over the conduct of Israel's war in Gaza after the deadly attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023. "I charted the course and set the direction that enabled the state of Israel to achieve a military victory of its enemies in the war," he said. "As the former minister of defence, I take responsibility for everything that happened from the beginning of my term in the months leading up to the war and until the end of my term, over a year after the war began." In November, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant as well as Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif, who the Israeli military says it killed in Gaza. The court said it had found "reasonable grounds" to believe Netanyahu and Gallant bore "criminal responsibility" for the war crime of starvation as a method of warfare, as well as the crimes against humanity of murder, persecution and other inhumane acts. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to maake it more suitable for WION audience.

Israel's sacked defence minister Yoav Gallant quits parliament

Billionaire Elon Musk on Thursday (Jan 2) sparked yet another controversy as he called out FBI's New Orleans division over a social media post where the agents can be seen wearing Taylor Swift-themed friendship bracelets.
The Tesla CEO took to his official X handle and reshared a post by Senator Marsha Blackburn in which she wrote, "This is what the FBI New Orleans has been doing," alongside the image of the agents donning bracelets.
"Return the FBI to its mission of investigating criminals and terrorists," she added.
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This is what the FBI New Orleans has been doing. Return the FBI to its mission of investigating criminals and terrorists. <a href="https://twitter.com/Kash_Patel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Kash_Patel</a> <a href="https://t.co/5R96fZyDjg">https://t.co/5R96fZyDjg</a>
&mdash; Sen. Marsha Blackburn (@MarshaBlackburn) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarshaBlackburn/status/1874635993887977918?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2025</a></blockquote>
The contentious post was originally shared on the authorities' official Facebook page on October 27, 2024.
This comes in the wake of a deadly attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day, where a man drove his pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street at approximately 3:15 am on Wednesday (Jan 1), killing 15 people.
New Orleans Police Commissioner Anne Kirkpatrick described the driver as being &ldquo;hell-bent on creating the carnage and the damage that he did.&rdquo; She further added that the driver&rsquo;s intention appeared to be to &ldquo;run over as many people as he could.&rdquo; Additionally, two police officers were shot by the suspect, but both are now in stable condition.
The FBI said that the suspect died following a gunfight with the police. After the truck came to a stop, the driver opened fire on officers, who returned fire, leading to his death.
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<h2>'Attacker inspired by ISIS'</h2>
The driver has been identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar who reportedly was inspired by Islamic State as an ISIS flag was found in his vehicle and he also posted some videos on social media expressing a desire to kill hours before the incident took place.
United States President Joe Biden said that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) found ISIS-inspired videos that Jabbar posted on social media where he expressed a desire to kill
"The FBI also reported to me that mere hours before the attack, he posted videos on social media indicating that he was inspired by ISIS, expressing a desire to kill. The ISIS flag was found in his vehicle which he rented to conduct this attack. Possible explosives were found in the vehicle as well, and more explosives were found nearby...The investigation is continuing to be active and no one should jump to conclusions," Biden said.
(With inputs from agencies)

This comes in the wake of a deadly attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day, where a man drove his pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street at approximately 3:15 am on Wednesday (Jan 1), killing 15 people.

Billionaire Elon Musk on Thursday (Jan 2) sparked yet another controversy as he called out FBI's New Orleans division over a social media post where the agents can be seen wearing Taylor Swift-themed friendship bracelets. The Tesla CEO took to his official X handle and reshared a post by Senator Marsha Blackburn in which she wrote, "This is what the FBI New Orleans has been doing," alongside the image of the agents donning bracelets. "Return the FBI to its mission of investigating criminals and terrorists," she added. This is what the FBI New Orleans has been doing. Return the FBI to its mission of investigating criminals and terrorists. @Kash_Patel https://t.co/5R96fZyDjg — Sen. Marsha Blackburn (@MarshaBlackburn) January 2, 2025 The contentious post was originally shared on the authorities' official Facebook page on October 27, 2024. This comes in the wake of a deadly attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day, where a man drove his pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street at approximately 3:15 am on Wednesday (Jan 1), killing 15 people. New Orleans Police Commissioner Anne Kirkpatrick described the driver as being “hell-bent on creating the carnage and the damage that he did.” She further added that the driver’s intention appeared to be to “run over as many people as he could.” Additionally, two police officers were shot by the suspect, but both are now in stable condition. The FBI said that the suspect died following a gunfight with the police. After the truck came to a stop, the driver opened fire on officers, who returned fire, leading to his death. Also read: Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas, incident being probed as possible terror act 'Attacker inspired by ISIS' The driver has been identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar who reportedly was inspired by Islamic State as an ISIS flag was found in his vehicle and he also posted some videos on social media expressing a desire to kill hours before the incident took place. United States President Joe Biden said that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) found ISIS-inspired videos that Jabbar posted on social media where he expressed a desire to kill "The FBI also reported to me that mere hours before the attack, he posted videos on social media indicating that he was inspired by ISIS, expressing a desire to kill. The ISIS flag was found in his vehicle which he rented to conduct this attack. Possible explosives were found in the vehicle as well, and more explosives were found nearby...The investigation is continuing to be active and no one should jump to conclusions," Biden said. (With inputs from agencies)

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Jeju Air Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kim E-bae is now barred from leaving the country as the investigation team has imposed a travel ban on him, said the police on Thursday (Jan 2).
This comes after one of the airline's planes crashed last week, killing 179 people.&nbsp;
"The... investigation team imposed a travel ban on two individuals, including Jeju Air CEO Kim E-bae," said the police in South Jeolla Province in Muan City where the incident took place.
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<h2>South Korea police raid Jeju Air, airport</h2>
South Korean police on Thursday raided the offices of Jeju Air and the operator of Muan International Airport.
The South Korea-bound plane had 181 passengers aboard along with the crew that had departed from Thailand on Sunday (Dec 29).
The ill-fated flight issued a mayday call after which it made a belly landing before slamming into a barrier.
The incident killed all on board except for two flight attendants.
The authorities carried out search and seizure operations at Muan airport, a regional aviation office in the southwestern city, and Jeju Air's office in the capital Seoul, said police on Thursday.
"The police plan to swiftly and rigorously determine the cause and responsibility for this accident in accordance with the law and principles," said police as per news agency AFP.
The stairs inside the airport were covered in colourful Post-it notes left by mourners.&nbsp;
"Honey, I miss you way too much," one of them said.
"Even if you faced lonely and painful moments in death, may you now soar like a butterfly," another read.
<h2>Data extracted from black box</h2>
Meanwhile, the investigators have extracted data from one of two black boxes retrieved from the crashed Jeju Air plane.
The data extracted from the cockpit voice recorder will be converted into an audio file. Meanwhile, the second black box, which is a flight data recorder, will be sent to the US for analysis.&nbsp;
The recorder had some external damage, including a missing connector that links its data storage unit to the power supply, Yonhap News Agency reported.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

The South Korea-bound plane had 181 passengers aboard along with the crew that had departed from Thailand on Sunday (Dec 29). The ill-fated flight issued a mayday call after which it made a belly landing before slamming into a barrier.

Jeju Air Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kim E-bae is now barred from leaving the country as the investigation team has imposed a travel ban on him, said the police on Thursday (Jan 2). This comes after one of the airline's planes crashed last week, killing 179 people. "The... investigation team imposed a travel ban on two individuals, including Jeju Air CEO Kim E-bae," said the police in South Jeolla Province in Muan City where the incident took place. Also read: South Korean plane crash: Over 60,000 people cancel Jeju Air flight reservations after tragedy, says report South Korea police raid Jeju Air, airport South Korean police on Thursday raided the offices of Jeju Air and the operator of Muan International Airport. The South Korea-bound plane had 181 passengers aboard along with the crew that had departed from Thailand on Sunday (Dec 29). The ill-fated flight issued a mayday call after which it made a belly landing before slamming into a barrier. The incident killed all on board except for two flight attendants. The authorities carried out search and seizure operations at Muan airport, a regional aviation office in the southwestern city, and Jeju Air's office in the capital Seoul, said police on Thursday. "The police plan to swiftly and rigorously determine the cause and responsibility for this accident in accordance with the law and principles," said police as per news agency AFP. The stairs inside the airport were covered in colourful Post-it notes left by mourners. "Honey, I miss you way too much," one of them said. "Even if you faced lonely and painful moments in death, may you now soar like a butterfly," another read. Data extracted from black box Meanwhile, the investigators have extracted data from one of two black boxes retrieved from the crashed Jeju Air plane. The data extracted from the cockpit voice recorder will be converted into an audio file. Meanwhile, the second black box, which is a flight data recorder, will be sent to the US for analysis. The recorder had some external damage, including a missing connector that links its data storage unit to the power supply, Yonhap News Agency reported. (With inputs from agencies)

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